Spikkestad is a typical Eastern Norwegian small town characterized by open agricultural landscapes and semi-dense villa housing agglomerations. The municipality aspires to make Spikkestad a TOD (Transport Oriented Development). In a limited competition, Rodeo was chosen to suggest a design for a central square surrounded by 3-8 floors residential- and commercial buildings including a shopping mall in direct connection to the existing train station which is the end stop for the railroads.

Rodeo was commissioned to do a detailed feasibility study for the residential complex. The project brings a distinct urban atmosphere to the planned public space, and mediates this by introducing varied heights to the buildings, varied but complimentary cladding materials, and by allowing for a greenscape to flow in and out of the semi-open courtyards.

Spikkestad is a typical Eastern Norwegian small town characterized by open agricultural landscapes and semi-dense villa housing agglomerations. The municipality aspires to make Spikkestad a TOD (Transport Oriented Development). In a limited competition, Rodeo was chosen to suggest a design for a central square surrounded by 3-8 floors residential- and commercial buildings including a shopping mall in direct connection to the existing train station which is the end stop for the railroads.

Rodeo was commissioned to do a detailed feasibility study for the residential complex. The project brings a distinct urban atmosphere to the planned public space, and mediates this by introducing varied heights to the buildings, varied but complimentary cladding materials, and by allowing for a greenscape to flow in and out of the semi-open courtyards.